Clear away distracting facial veins, spider veins, visible vessels, and persistent redness with treatment selected for the vessel itself. At New You Center, we use Sciton 1064 nm laser and BBL® technology to personalize laser vein removal to your skin.
Laser Vein Removal at a Glance
Reduce Visible Veins With Precise Energy
Laser vein removal uses carefully controlled light energy to reduce the appearance of unwanted blood vessels without removing them. The light targets blood within the vessel, generating heat that causes the blood vessel to close. Your body then gradually clears the treated vessels, helping your skin look clearer and more even.
Advanced Laser Vein Removal:
At New You Center, we choose between two technologies depending on the size, depth, and pattern of the vessels you want to treat:
- Sciton 1064 nm laser: Targets deeper, more defined blood vessels with a longer wavelength that penetrates beneath the skin and selectively heats blood within the vessel.
- BBL: Clears superficial blood vessels and more diffuse redness with filtered broadband light that targets hemoglobin across the treatment area.
Laser Vein Removal Treats:
- Facial veins
- Spider veins
- Broken capillaries
- Visible blood vessels
- Small leg veins
- Red or purple superficial vessels
- Diffuse facial redness
- Rosacea-related redness
- Vascular lesions
Benefits of Laser Vein Removal:
- Reduces visible facial and body vessels
- Targets veins without surgical removal
- Treats both individual vessels and diffuse redness
- Different technologies for different vessel depths
- Requires no incisions or injections
- Leaves surrounding skin largely unaffected
- Involves minimal downtime
- Helps create clearer, more even-looking skin
Other Important Laser Vein Removal Details
Duration
About 15 to 45 minutes
Anesthesia
None
Downtime
Minimal
Onset of Results
About 7 to 21 days after treatment, with some fading over several weeks
Longevity of Results:
Long-lasting for successfully treated vessels
Optimal Frequency
Multiple treatments typically spaced about 1 to 2 months apart
Deep Dive Into Laser Vein Removal
How Does Laser Vein Removal Work?
Laser vein removal works through selective photothermolysis, meaning light energy is directed toward hemoglobin, the pigment in your blood. With the Sciton 1064 nm laser or BBL, that light is absorbed by targeted blood vessels and converted into controlled heat. The heat damages the blood vessel walls, causing them to close while limiting injury to the surrounding tissue. Once a vessel is no longer carrying blood, your body gradually breaks it down and clears it.
When Will I See My Laser Vein Removal Results?
Some small blood vessels may look different immediately, while others fade over the following weeks as your body clears the treated tissue. Larger or deeper blood vessels may take longer to respond, and you may need more than one session to achieve the desired improvements.
What Is Recovery Like After Laser Vein Removal?
You may have temporary redness, warmth, swelling, or tenderness around the treated vessels. Some veins can initially look darker or more noticeable before they fade. Your exact recovery depends on the technology used, the vessel size, the treatment area, and the settings.
FAQs
What Side Effects Should I Know About?
Temporary redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness, or changes in pigmentation can occur. Less commonly, light- and laser-based treatments can cause blistering, burns, crusting, or scarring. Careful assessment of your skin and vessels helps determine appropriate treatment settings.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
Small, superficial vessels may respond after one session, while larger, deeper, or more extensive vascular concerns may require a series. Sessions are commonly spaced several weeks apart so your provider can see how the blood vessels respond before treating them again.
Feel Like You, Only Better.
Schedule Your Consultation for Laser Vein Removal in Columbus, OH
Maybe it’s a tiny facial vein you keep noticing in the mirror, or redness that makes your complexion look less even. Either way, the first step is figuring out what kind of vessel you’re dealing with. Dr. Mary Beth Mudd brings more than 25 years of medical aesthetics experience and advanced laser expertise to selecting the right technology and settings for your skin.
At New You Center in the Polaris area of Columbus, your care starts with that careful, personalized assessment. Schedule your consultation for laser vein removal today.
